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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.72, 10,898.49 and 2,333.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.72, 10,898.49 and 2,333.98 is: 3,501.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.72 : 10,898.49 = 2,333.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.72/10,898.49 = 2,333.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.72x = 10,898.49 × 2,333.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.72x = 25,436,857.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,436,857.69/7,264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.42

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